Fortnightly Outlook: 2nd half of April 2017 expected to be wet. Some warm days can still be

Singapore, 17 April 2017 – In the second fortnight of April 2017, the prevailing inter-monsoon conditions over Singapore and the surrounding region are expected to persist and extend into May 2017. 2 During the inter-monsoon period, the low level winds are forecast to be predominantly light and variable in direction. Moderate to heavy short-duration thundery showers are expected mostly in the afternoon with a possibility of extending into the evening on a few days due to strong solar heating of land areas coupled with convergence of winds over Singapore and the surrounding vicinity. 3 In the second half of April 2017, short-duration thundery showers are expected on six to eight days. In addition, on two or three days in the fortnight, the passage of Sumatra squalls is expected to bring widespread thundery showers accompanied by gusty winds between pre-dawn and early mornin...